The formula used to measure sound is L = 10log (), where L is the loudness measured in decibels, I is the intensity of the sound being measure and lo is the intensity of sound at the threshold of hearing. Use the chart below to help you determine how many times more intense the sound of a rock concert is compared to the sound of a subway. Sound soft whisper normal conversation shouting subway screaming rock concert jet engine space-shuttle launch Loudness (dB) 30 60 80 90 100 120 140 180

The formula used to measure sound is L = 10log (), where L is the loudness measured in decibels, I is the intensity of the sound being measure and lo is the intensity of sound at the threshold of hearing. Use the chart below to help you determine how many times more intense the sound of a rock concert is compared to the sound of a subway. Sound soft whisper normal conversation shouting subway screaming rock concert jet engine space-shuttle launch Loudness (dB) 30 60 80 90 100 120 140 180

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section10.3: Evaluate And Graph Logarithmic Functions

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